Prescription Drug Index

GABAPENTIN

This is a Generic Prescription Drug

Gabapentin

Pronounced: ga-ba-pen-tin

Other name(s): Neurontin

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Gabapentin an epilepsy medication is used with other medications to treat partial seizures (the type in which symptoms are limited). It may be prescribed whether or not the seizures eventually become general and result in loss of consciousness. Gabapentin can also be used in diabetics to help relieve nerve pain in the extremities.

ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND OVER

The recommended starting dose is 300 milligrams three times a day. After that the usual daily dosage ranges from 900 to 1800 milligrams divided into 3 doses.

If Gabapentin is discontinued or another drug is added to therapy your doctor will do this gradually over a 1-week period.

CHILDREN 3 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE

Daily dosage is calculated according to the child’s weight. The usual starting dosage is 10 to 15 milligrams per 2.2 pounds. Dosage is then increased over a period of three days to 40 milligrams per 2.2 pounds for children aged 3 and 4 and 25 to 35 milligrams per 2.2 pounds for children aged 5 and over. The total daily dosage is taken as 3 smaller doses throughout the day.

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